Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Canada needs to overhaul the Temporary Foreign Worker program, not just tinker with it
By Jane Stinson, Carleton University The federal government recently announced important changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program, a program that allows Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to fill labour shortages …
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The federal government has approved Quebec’s request to temporarily halt the processing of new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions in the Montréal economic region. The suspension, …
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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, intended to fill job vacancies when qualified Canadians are unavailable, is undergoing reforms to combat misuse and ensure the protection of both Canadian and …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status
By Delphine Nakache, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Idil Atak, Toronto Metropolitan University; Jason Foster, Athabasca University, and Luin Goldring, York University, Canada Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Saskatchewan strengthens immigration laws, says move will protect foreign workers
Saskatchewan’s new legislation aimed at bolstering its immigration system and safeguarding foreign workers from exploitation is now in effect. The Immigration Services Act, which came into effect on July 1, …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
B.C.’s new rules for international credential recognition for 29 professions now in force
B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation aims to simplify the process for skilled workers …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
‘Flagpoling’ banned: Ottawa ends border application for post-graduation work permits
The federal government has announced that foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border. Effective immediately, this change is designed …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials Recognition Act, set to take effect on July …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
CBSA investigation leads to conviction of Ontario-based immigration consultant for fraud
An Ontario woman has pled guilty to charges after she admitted to providing immigration services without proper authorization — she was neither a registered immigration consultant nor a practicing lawyer, …
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